Author Archive: Scott Martin

Scott Martin is an operational meteorologist, professional graphic artist, musician, husband, and father. Not only is Scott a member of the National Weather Association, but he is also the Central Alabama Chapter of the NWA president. Scott is also the co-founder of Racecast Weather, which provides forecasts for many racing series across the USA. He also supplies forecasts for the BassMaster Elite Series events including the BassMaster Classic.

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Tornado Watch Issued for Several Counties in North/Central Alabama Until 1 pm

Tornado Watch Issued for Several Counties in North/Central Alabama Until 1 pm

| March 3, 2023 @ 6:33 am

The Storm Prediction Center has issued a Tornado Watch for Fayette, Lamar, Marion, Walker, & Winston counties in Central Alabama, and Colbert, Cullman, Franklin, Lauderdale, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, & Morgan counties in the Tennessee Valley.

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Late Thursday Evening Look at Friday’s Severe Weather Threat

Late Thursday Evening Look at Friday’s Severe Weather Threat

| March 2, 2023 @ 10:21 pm

Severe weather remains a threat from early Friday morning into the mid-afternoon hours. Here is the latest on that threat on this late Thursday evening.

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A High Wind Warning & a Wind Advisory Issued Across the Area for Friday

A High Wind Warning & a Wind Advisory Issued Across the Area for Friday

| March 2, 2023 @ 1:39 pm

amaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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More Tennessee Valley Counties Removed from Tornado Watch

More Tennessee Valley Counties Removed from Tornado Watch

| March 1, 2023 @ 11:49 pm

NWS Huntsville cancels the tornado watch for Lawrence and Limestone counties, and continues the watch for Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties until 2 am.

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CANCELLED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Cullman Co. Until 12:15 am

CANCELLED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Cullman Co. Until 12:15 am

| March 1, 2023 @ 11:44 pm

At 1141 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sardis, or 9 miles northeast of Arley, moving east at 50 mph.

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Tornado Watch Cancelled for Three Counties in the Tennessee Valley

Tornado Watch Cancelled for Three Counties in the Tennessee Valley

| March 1, 2023 @ 11:06 pm

NWS Huntsville cancels the tornado watch for Colbert, Franklin, and Lauderdale counties in the Tennessee Valley, and continues Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone, Madison, Marshall, and Morgan counties until 2 am.

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EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jackson Co. Until 11:30 pm

EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jackson Co. Until 11:30 pm

| March 1, 2023 @ 11:02 pm

At 1100 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles west of Skyline, or 15 miles east of Moores Mill, moving east at 35 mph.

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Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Limestone, Madison Co. Until 2 am

Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Limestone, Madison Co. Until 2 am

| March 1, 2023 @ 11:01 pm

At 1058 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

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Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Lawrence, Limestone, Madison Co. Until 1:45 am

Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Lawrence, Limestone, Madison Co. Until 1:45 am

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:39 pm

At 1036 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

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CANCELLED Tornado Warning — Parts of Madison  Co. Until 11 pm

CANCELLED Tornado Warning — Parts of Madison Co. Until 11 pm

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:37 pm

At 1035 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near New Market, or 7 miles northeast of Meridianville, moving northeast at 20 mph.

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Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence Co. Until 1:30 am

Flash Flood Warning — Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence Co. Until 1:30 am

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:35 pm

At 1031 PM CST, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen.

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EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jackson, Madison Co. Until 11 pm

EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Jackson, Madison Co. Until 11 pm

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:33 pm

At 1030 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gurley, or 8 miles east of Huntsville, moving east at 40 mph.

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EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence Co. Until 11 pm

EXPIRED Severe T-Storm Warning — Parts of Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence Co. Until 11 pm

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:15 pm

At 1011 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near Phil Campbell, or 10 miles southwest of Russellville, moving east at 45 mph.

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CANCELLED Tornado Warning — Parts of Jackson, Limestone, Madison Co. Until 10:45 pm

CANCELLED Tornado Warning — Parts of Jackson, Limestone, Madison Co. Until 10:45 pm

| March 1, 2023 @ 10:13 pm

At 1011 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Madison, moving east at 30 mph.

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